Structural Analysis Engineer

John Deere John Deere · Industrial · Dubuque, IA +1 · Product Engineering (CA)

Structural Analysis Engineer at John Deere responsible for analyzing steel structures using Optistruct, collaborating with test and design teams, conducting correlation studies, and supporting product program timelines. Requires experience with FEA software like Abaqus/Ansys/OptiStruct.

What you'd actually do

  1. Analyze steel structures using Optistruct to perform modal, linear, non-linear static, dynamic analysis to support the development and refinement of designs from components to assembly level.
  2. Collaboration with test and design as required to develop efficient analysis plans.
  3. Conduct correlation studies of analysis to physical test results.
  4. Support of product program timelines by efficient execution of analysis projects.
  5. Support development projects for improving analytical toolsets.

Skills

Required

  • FEA (Abaqus/Ansys/OptiStruct) software
  • computational and mechanical aptitude
  • written and verbal communication skills
  • teamwork skills

Nice to have

  • 1 or more years experience academically and/or professionally using FEA software
  • 1 or more years experience with fatigue analysis software such as nCode
  • 1 or more years design experience using CAD software (Creo)
  • Advanced degree (e.g., Master's degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or MBA)